One-piece construction means no crevices for capturing dirt, hair, or other debris.Installation is simple: Sink and countertop are installed at the same time.Integral Sink Photo from “ Revamping a 60-Year-Old Bath“Īn integral sink is of one piece with the surrounding counter and can be made from a wide variety of materials.
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As with a pedestal sink, you may need to install blocking in the wall.
The open space underneath a wall-mount sink usually provides easy wheelchair access. A wall-mount sink is the only type that doesn’t take up any floor space. Most units can fit into small or even tiny spaces. Some, called semi-pedestal sinks, come with shrouds that cover the plumbing all the way to the wall. These sinks attach to the wall only and are open underneath. Wall-Mount Sink Photo from “ A Three-Quarter Bath in Half the Space“ Having no cabinet, shelves, or counter, a pedestal sink provides no storage space. The sink attaches to the wall, which means you’ll have to install blocking behind the finished wall if it’s not there already. If adequate storage exists elsewhere, a pedestal sink’s unique design can enhance the look of a small or medium-size bathroom. This can be a practical, attractive choice for a small space where there isn’t room for cabinetry. The pedestal is open in the back to provide access for the drainpipe and supply lines. They come in two parts, with a wall-mounted sink sitting atop a pedestal secured to the floor. Pedestal Sink Photo: Courtesy of Restoration Hardware Even so, most bathroom sinks come in a handful of basic styles, each of which has pros and cons. Because of this limited purpose, manufacturers have been free to develop a dizzying array of designs, which can make choosing a bathroom sink as much an aesthetic decision as a practical one. By contrast, bathroom sinks only have to be big enough to fit a pair of hands comfortably and durable enough to withstand hot tap water. Kitchen sinks not only have to accommodate pots and pans but also have to withstand the beating that these items regularly inflict on sink basins (see Choose the Right Kitchen Sink).
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